A walk-in tub comes with a door that has a water-tight seal and a low step, which lets seniors and people with mobility issues enter with ease. Other functions are similar to those available in a luxury bathtub to prevent slips and falls. Water fills the tub through a faucet, and you can drain the water and walk out of the tub instead of crossing it. Such products come with a wide variety of options.

Here are five brands that make walk-in tubs and showers with the niftiest features:

Safe Step®
Safe Step’s walk-in tubs and showers have many standard features that may be optional in other brands. The company takes care of plumbing and electrician once you pay an upfront fee. Its products are fitted with wider doors and a quick-release drain so that you don’t have to stay in the tub long after a bath. The controls, including a hand-held shower, are placed in easily accessible spots. It has a built-in grab bar that offers additional support and an anti-slip floor, a 17-inch-high anti-slip seat, and a low-entry step. Safe Step has taken all steps to ensure that there are no accidental slips. Advanced and optional features include chromotherapy, dual hydrotherapy jets, a heated seat, and a floating waterproof keypad. Costs of the walk-in tubs and showers begin at around $10,000, including shipping and installation.

American Standard
American Standard has about 100 walk-in tubs and shower models. The company offers free estimation and a lifetime warranty. You can save on installation costs if you buy directly from American Standard instead of a retailer. The walk-in tubs have easy-to-use features like a quick drain, one-touch jet control, outward opening doors to accommodate wheelchairs, slip-resistant floor, grab bars, low steps, and brass faucets and fixtures. Luxury features include massage jets for the back, leg, foot, and wrist with seven-color chromotherapy lights and built-in aromatherapy. It offers a lifetime warranty on some parts and provides a patented leak-free door system. The costs begin from $5,720 to $11,186 for multiple walk-in bathtubs.

Jacuzzi
Although Jacuzzi offers only two walk-in tubs, this company is a pioneer in designing and popularizing walk-in tubs and showers. Jacuzzi offers RapidHeat technology for maintaining the water temperature longer. It also has fast-fill and quick drain features twice as fast as standard drains. It is fitted with heated seats and backrests for a comfortable soak. All their models are fitted with massage jets ideal for relieving pain and soreness. Their tubs are compatible with Epsom salt. You can also choose from optional and additional features like jets that stimulate the foot tissues, back, calves, and lower back. They offer home consultation and provide an estimation. The costs of Jacuuzi’s walk-in tubs and showers range from $4,844 to $8,096.

Kohler
Kohler is known for its range of bath products, and its walk-in tubs and showers have a combination of luxury and safety features. You can choose the bath walls and faucet finishes that match your bathroom. It has a 3-inch step and two handrails on the outside and the inside for a steady and firm grip. The door is extra wide and has an easy-to-use control panel. If you are looking for advanced luxury features, you can use their hydrotherapy whirlpool jets, adjustable heated surfaces for the neck and the back, and a retractable hand shower. Kohler takes care of the installation. Costs begin from $2,000 for a standard tub to $25,000 for premium tubs built with expensive material and have luxury features.

Independent Home
Independent Home offers walk-in tubs with standard features that are ideal for seniors. This company offers eight models in different sizes and assure that they complete installation on the next day of purchase. It comes with a 17-inch-high chair, 18 hydrotherapy jets, dual massage jet systems, and a leg-only massage option. The advanced features from Independent Home include heated seating, aromatherapy, LCD control panel, designer faucets, and a 60-second quick drain feature. Costs of the walk-in tubs and showers range between $8,000 and $12,000.